All South Carolina Tours & Excursions in 2026

Explore South Carolina’s Waccamaw River by kayak or stand-up paddle board, with equipment guidance and route instructions before you set out independently. Paddle roughly half a mile downstream to River Island, a 48-acre island where you can relax and look for wildlife among cypress trees and Spanish moss. Back at the 1-acre Outpost, unwind with oversized yard games, hammocks, shaded picnic tables, hot showers, a fire pit, and a propane grill for food you bring.

Enjoy a full day of thrills with the All-You-Can-Ride Pass at Broadway Grand Prix in Myrtle Beach. This pass grants you unlimited access to seven exciting go-kart tracks, eight family-friendly rides, bumper cars, and two challenging 18-hole mini golf courses. Perfect for families and friends looking for a fun and action-packed day, the pass ensures everyone can enjoy hours of entertainment together. Whether you’re racing against friends or enjoying the mini golf, Broadway Grand Prix has something for everyone.

Delve into the world of mixology with an intimate cocktail workshop in Charleston. Led by seasoned mixologists, this immersive experience offers hands-on instruction in crafting exquisite drinks, using premium ingredients and innovative techniques. Discover the artistry behind each pour and learn how to elevate your home cocktail game, all while enjoying a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop promises a unique insight into the cocktail craft, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the science and creativity behind your favorite drinks.

Discover why Beaufort’s #1 ghost tour is one of the town’s most unforgettable nighttime experiences. Operating nightly, year-round, this outdoor walking tour is led by local guides who know Beaufort’s history, legends, and haunted past firsthand. As you wander the historic streets, you'll hear chilling stories inspired by documented events, local folklore, and unexplained encounters that have lingered for generations. Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic sites including Panini’s On The Waterfront, where tales of ghostly sightings, tragic events, and mysterious happenings have become part of the town’s history. Though the tour remains outdoors, each stop offers an eerie glimpse into Beaufort’s past. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and special events, this ghost tour blends authentic history, captivating storytelling, and mystery into an unforgettable evening beneath the shadows of Beaufort.

History, Haunts, & Hahas! is a small, local, mom-owned business specializing in Ghost Forensics, Ethical Storytelling, Comic Relief, and the Human Behind the Haunting. Southern Spirit Stroll combines a haunted history walk and ghost tour with hidden history, folklore, architecture, and paranormal curiosity. Rather than repeating recycled ghost stories, we explore the real people, events, and historical clues behind Charleston's legends and reported hauntings. Guests learn how to distinguish documented history from folklore, evaluate paranormal claims, recognize common misidentifications such as pareidolia and photographic artifacts, and follow the historical breadcrumbs hiding in plain sight. Small groups and adaptable conversations encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Limited EMF readers may be available. Stories are shared from public spaces outside landmarks and historic sites; admission is not included. Ghost activity can never be guaranteed.

Discover the ultimate Hilton Head Island experience with our Sunset Mini Boat Dolphin Tour! Glide across the sparkling waters on a thrilling mini boat, perfect for an up-close and personal dolphin encounter. As the sun dips below the horizon, witness the breathtaking hues of orange, pink, and purple painting the sky, while playful dolphins leap and swim alongside you. Our expert guides provide fascinating insights about the local ecosystem, making it both educational and enchanting. Ideal for families, couples, and photographers, this tour offers small-group intimacy, ensuring every guest enjoys spectacular views.

Rent a 16-passenger boat for an unforgettable adventure on the Lowcountry waters. With your own captain, enjoy personalized activities tailored to your group's interests. Our USCG licensed captains are also interpretive naturalists, sharing fun facts and stories about the area's unique ecology. Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette parties, family reunions, or any group looking to celebrate in style. - Enjoy a private boat experience with your own captain - Tailor activities to your group's preferences for a custom adventure - Learn about the Lowcountry from our knowledgeable captains - Ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, or group outings

Explore the rich history of Charleston on this immersive 6-hour private driving tour that reveals the city's hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Discover the beauty of Boone Hall Plantation with its majestic Avenue of Oaks, or select from alternative historic estates like Magnolia or Middleton Place. This tour combines luxury with local insight, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to your interests. Enjoy picturesque views of Rainbow Row, The Battery, and more while stopping for lunch at a recommended local eatery. Perfect for first-time visitors, history lovers, and small groups seeking a unique Charleston experience. - Private driving tour through Charleston’s historic streets and neighborhoods - Visit Boone Hall Plantation or choose from several other historic sites - Enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and photo opportunities - Pickup available from downtown Charleston or nearby hotels/Airbnbs

Celebrate special moments on a Semi-Private Party Boat Cruise in Charleston Harbor. This 2-hour charter welcomes groups of up to 20 guests, perfect for bachelorette parties or birthdays. Enjoy vibrant music, sip your favorite drinks, and take in stunning views of the Ravenel Bridge and Fort Sumter. With a licensed captain and deckhand on board, you can relax and focus on creating unforgettable memories as you dance and socialize with friends. Equipped with fun party essentials, your cruise promises an exciting atmosphere on the water. - Perfect for groups of up to 20, ages 18 and up - Enjoy a 2-hour cruise with stunning views of Charleston - Onboard amenities include coolers with ice, bottled water, and a bathroom - Fun party essentials like champagne guns and Bluetooth sound systems included

Walk through Historic Downtown Charleston with a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically on your app. Navigate the city's charming streets as GPS triggers immersive stories about its complex colonial origins and evolution. Pass key historical landmarks like the Old Exchange, St. Michael’s Church, the Powder Magazine, and the Miles Brewton House. Discover how a bustling port built on Atlantic commerce and a plantation economy gave rise to distinctive Georgian architecture, Revolutionary War conflicts, and a diverse but deeply unequal society. Explore at your own pace—pause to admire the architecture, stop for a meal, or take a detour. The audio resumes whenever you’re ready, so you can move freely without keeping up with a group. This is a self-guided experience (no in-person guide). Download the tour in advance and use it anytime—it works offline and follows your location along the route.

Step into the remarkable true story of Robert Smalls, a man who turned courage, intelligence, and strategy into freedom. Your journey will lead you through Beaufort’s historic streets, tracing the very steps where Smalls’ extraordinary escape began. As you uncover clues, piece together his plan, and navigate challenges that reflect the ones he once faced, the full scale of his daring act comes to life. Follow the path from enslavement to heroism, and discover how one night on the water changed history forever. At Escaped Escape Rooms™, you don’t just solve puzzles, you dive headfirst into a living story rooted entirely in true events. As you move through the city, the story unfolds and every challenge draws you deeper into the experience. Instead of being trapped inside four walls, you’ll explore real streets and landmarks as the adventure comes to life around you, guided by our interactive app.

Ignite a passion for stand-up paddleboarding with this Intro to SUP lesson on Hilton Head! This introductory program familiarizes you with equipment, safety and paddle strokes. Your ACA-certified instructor will entertain you with different games and drills to help you get comfortable on the board. You’ll be paddling like a pro before you know it!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

As a professional wildlife photographer I'll be giving you my own insights in to how I prepare for my shoots given my 20 plus years of experience in teaching and leading photo workshops. In the past I've led trips for the North American Nature Photography Association and my own photo clubs that has over 1000 members! I'll be there to guide you and help you improve your photography while exploring one of the low country's most visited tourist attractions: Magnolia Plantation. Whether you're a beginner or have more experience and just want to fine tune your skills, I can help. I am also the Vice President of the Coastal Master Naturalists Association and a Charleston County Parks Alligator Ambassador and Bald Eagle Watch monitor.

We offer unforgettable private boat tours and party cruises on the beautiful waterways of Charleston. Perfect for celebrations like bachelorette parties, birthdays, or simply enjoying a cruise, these charters promise a fun and relaxing experience. Each tour includes a captain, a state-of-the-art sound system, coolers with ice for your beverages, and comfortable seating. Whether you opt for a 2-hour trip or a longer gathering with friends, prepare to make lasting memories on the water. - Choose from 2, 3, or 4-hour private charters, ideal for any occasion - All boats come equipped with a sound system, seating, coolers, and ice - Perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays, and relaxing cruises

We’re Hilton Head Islands most established and only family run watersports company! We’ve been here for over 26 years and your Captain for Parasailing is the company owner! Our equipment is the cleanest and newest in town and maintained to the highest standards! We believe in personalized service and treating you like we like to be treated! And being in the customer service industry for over 30 years we appreciate top quality service and deliver the same. We actually ANSWER OUR PHONE and are accessible for your reservation inquiries or any other information you may need. We are not a computer based company that lets the internet do our job. We love our guests! CALL NOW for reservations!

You’ll retrace the final movements of a man who ended up at the bottom of a well—an ax buried in his skull and a question that still cuts sharp: who put him there? You’ll stand where passion turned predatory, where a hurried shovel of dirt tried to bury the truth in a shallow grave. And you’ll reopen a midcentury murder so strange it sounds ripped from a game of Clue—until the documents prove it happened here, in this very city. At every stop, your guide lays out the facts like exhibits—what the record confirms, what it contradicts, and what it leaves chillingly unresolved. No invented shadows. No tidy endings. Just real names, real places, and consequences that still echo in the brickwork of the very houses where it happened.

Explore Charleston at your own pace on a self-guided walking tour that lives entirely on your smartphone — no app to download and no physical guide required. A clear map links 9 essential landmarks, from the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church to the pastel facades of Rainbow Row and the harbor views of The Battery, with simple directions between each stop. At every location, short audio stories bring Charleston's history and culture to life, and an interactive quiz lets you test what you've learned. Walk solo or team up with friends in multiplayer mode, start and pause whenever you like, and take as long as you want. All you need is a charged smartphone with internet and a comfortable pair of shoes.

Be your own captain, explore the waterways at your pace! Look for our famous wildlife as you cruise the largest riding area to discover. Grab lunch on the water, go for a swim, float and relax, it's up to you! Book your boat rental today.

Voted Best of Hilton Head year after year, Hilton Head Island Boat Rentals welcomes you to explore Hilton Head by boat! The new 2024 Luxury Group Pontoon is recommended for parties 8 or more. It is without a doubt the best rental boat on Hilton Head Island for large groups. The quality and craftsmanship of this Bennington screams luxury! We guarantee enjoyment for everyone, combining comfort, style and function to create the perfect atmosphere for a great experience on the water. This luxury group pontoon rental allows you to see Hilton Head by water. Whether you want to anchor in a quiet cover or see the sites this boat is perfect for your group. The destinations pre-marked includes Daufuskie Island, Harbourtown LightHouse, Sandbar, Skull Creek BoatHouse and Fishing Holes.

The Junior Experience transforms Charleston’s history into an engaging nighttime adventure for families with children aged 5–11. This interactive walking tour invites kids to explore historic sites while participating in storytelling, solving challenges, and collecting stickers in their personal passports. Each stop is crafted to highlight kid-friendly facts and imaginative activities, ensuring that learning is both fun and memorable. Parents actively participate, guiding and celebrating their Junior walker, making it a truly shared experience. After the tour, families can enjoy a bonus activity that continues the fun beyond the streets of Charleston. - Nighttime walking tour tailored for families with kids aged 5–11 - Interactive storytelling and hands-on activities at historic locations - Collect stickers in personal passports while solving fun challenges - Includes a bonus activity for continued family adventure after the tour

Escape to tranquility at this secluded riverside campsite, accessible exclusively by water. Nestled along the Lynches River, the 15'x15' screened open-air room offers sheltered quarters, ideal for individuals or small groups seeking bug-free solitude. Outside, get the kids loving nature as you paddle, explore, and bond by the firepit—perfect for cooking and marshmallow roasting. It's a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle, where nature takes center stage.

Crafting sandcastles isn’t just child’s play anymore. In North Myrtle Beach, unleash your creativity with expert-led sandcastle lessons, featuring tools that wowed the Sharks on Shark Tank. Under the sun, you’ll learn the art of building gravity-defying sculptures using patented professional kits. Choose between two prime beach locations in North Myrtle Beach or Myrtle Beach and enjoy stunning ocean views while you sculpt. Your instructors guide you through the techniques, and in case of rain, the fun shifts indoors with mess-free kits. This engaging activity welcomes all ages, making it a perfect outing for families or groups looking to create memorable beach experiences together.

This is a private tour that is fully customizable. We literally change every aspect of the tour, from the stories we tell to the route, based on what you want when you climb in the car. The more specific you get, the better the tour will be. You will be with a guide that actually grew up in the area, and has 10 years of experience in delivering tours. The other tour, the history tour, is very often the best selling Viator tour in Greenville. And the reviews there are great. We bring that same spirit here.